Your allotted amount of free speech has expired!

[ranchdawg1]

The question is; when are We the People going to finally get fed up to the point of not putting up with this anymore? Anyone got an answer? Nope, didn't think so. The American people have successfully been bullied into silence by the badges, guns, and threat of jail for anyone who questions the right of the government to treat the citizens harshly.

[motivationalfreedom]

Is that a man or a woman?

[DriftinS14]

Law enforcement officers are not the ones who interpret law so its a complete waste of time to attempt to pick apart the law with them. Let them do their job or go to jail, its pretty simple.

[sxearon]

(3) An event of the grounds of the Capitol should not exceed 3 hours in length.

from. spb rule 111.20 Texas Administrative Code

[miloloco956]

I would of get the ticket n fight it in court

[mryouwishy]

did you notice the freeloaders words she said "we gave you" the pig thinks they gave them the time. wow that's tyrany

[Snoopz0087]

Absolutely ridiculous. The First Amendment says that the freedom of speech and the right of the people to peaceably assemble shall not be abridged. If there is any more obvious an abridgment than a time limit to speak and to meet I don't know what it is. The police were acting illegally and without authority.

[logan0178]

This is some fascist bs.

[pricecraig72]

I want this video on my OT-111 unit.

[WeThePeopleVStheNWO]

I'm RACIST for criticizing Obama.

TERRORIST because I'm not with Bush.

ANTISEMITIC for not supporting Rothechild Zionism.

TEABAGGER for supporting the Constitution.

TRUTH-ER for asking unanswered questions.

TRAITOR for whistle-blowing on my corrupt Government.

CONSPIRACY THEORIST for presenting documented facts.

TROLL for uploading news, videos, quotes and U.S.Atrocities.

ANTI-AMERICAN for supporting Constitutionalists like Dr. Ron Paul.

RON PAUL 2012!

[LainieDuro]

@WeThePeopleVStheNWO Actually, you and other Ron Paul supporters are mostly just annoying, because you can't seem to figure out that no one really cares, and you tend to co-opt conversations that have absolutely nothing to do with Ron Paul by posting crap like this.

[Jingogunner]

@LainieDuro

not as anoying as you will find it when stopped and fondled (frisked) by soldiers in the street where you live, when your kid complains of military searches, questioning etc at school. arbitrary arrests aand disappearances of freinds and acquaintances can also be annoying, I found as I'm sure you will.

[xxxlastmigxxx]

10 year ago all my friend were calling me crazy..i was wasting my time because i dit not know what was the real problem...IS ALL OF YOU ..YOU ALL FUCKING RETARDED AND DESERVE TO BE PUT IN FUCKING JAIL ..YEAH WELCOME NEW WORLD ORDER..FUCK YOU ALL ..NOW I WANT YOU ALL TO FUCKING PAY FOR BE STUPID..THE ELITE MUST RULE BECAUSE YOU PEOPLE ARE TO FUCKING STUPID TO RULE YOUR SELF..FUCK YOU ALL..and then i go to watch some porno and relax drinking some beers like a good retarded american..the end..

[xxxlastmigxxx]

what this beautiful police girl means is that ...YOU ALL FUCK, YOU ALL RETARDED MONKEYS AND YOU MUST GO HOME BEFORE WE PUT YOU IN FUCKING JAIL.. YOU ALL NOW ENEMY COMBATANT..YEAH YOU HAVE NO RIGHTS YOU STUPID RETARDED MONKEYS GO AWAY OR WE WILL PUT YOU AWAY NOW WIHT THIS NEW NDAA ACT...FUCK YOU SLAVES..and then she go home and make love to her dog..the end..

[jc666jc]

that's a man!!!!!!!!!!!

[xToXiCxKiNg]

Lol anyone notice the policeman recording in the background?!

[yomamalikeme1]

you just need to come with a shit load of people..that all.....

[irtac0]

Ah, Texas. Shine on, you crazy diamond.

[aquaboundd]

HOW ABOUT THIS, FUCK PIGS, FUCK PIGS, FUCK PIGS, FUCK PIGS....MOTHER FUCK THE POLICE.

[TheGatesOfFire]

these cops and politicians won't stop until we re-introduce them to the Guillotine. They have the power for now...we will always have the Guillotine.

[Flasdingleray]

This is so depressing, welcome to the future people, blaaa

[Flasdingleray]

This is absolutely bonkers whats wrong with people, section 111.2 fuck off, what the hell!

[revolutionary17]

not only does she look like a man, but she is betraying her oath to defend the constitution she is a traitor and should be dealt with, she is also a person who just takes orders instead of doing the right thing

[edwardglodgett]

This Fix is easier than you think... Everyone walks across the street.. NO ONE can be on the other side.. After a few minutes the "event" no longer exists. Now it's time to get back across the street for another 3 hours. In the mean time someone get to a lawyer and get an injunction against this.

[jtc197436]

and it just happens to be texas...what a suprise...texas might as well anex from the union....they just make up their own rules anyway

[GolfingThurnis]

You see how they followed you all the way to the parking lot? Probably wanted to see if you knew each other so they could get you for lying to an officer. haha

[dinocam08]

what if you don't have a sign?

[ReyLoo]

Stop arguing with the lady and go rally support for changing the law. obviously a stupid law slipped into the books by you know who.

[cervantessssssssssss]

Citations all around! Pay our inflated wages!

[WulfgarOpenthroat]

You could always consult a lawyer, see if you have a case, and if they think you do, get ticketed for this and fight it in court. It'd be a potentially major investment, however.

[CelestialWoodway]

Thanks for posting this. If you get permission ahead of time will you not be arrested?? WTF??

[ubenza]

It shows the importance of the job the people who are getting pepper sprayed and detained are doing. If we didn't have those people, all of America right now would be like these Capitol steps.

[DeathofSpeech]

Our constitution has a "sell by" date.

[thepermman]

its not free assembly if you put limits on it, like time limits.

[kurokori]

This is outrageous. Leave it to Texas to start denying US citizens their constitutional rights. I really wish they would just give them that desolate p.o.s. state and let them have their own fascist wonderland.

[keslehrongo]

Land of the Free, wooooooooo!

[LainieDuro]

I don't think we need to make gender-based insults of this female police officer. Particularly since she's the ONLY female police officer I've seen, pretty much. It must be very difficult for women to join and stick with the force. There's no need to make assumptions about her sexuality or make references to her appearance. There's plenty to analyze about WHAT she is saying without that shit.

[revolutionary17]

@LainieDuro she deserves it since she is making false judgments on her oath to defend the constitution. I don't remember reading it in a time limit on free speech

[Clammyfingers]

@LainieDuro I don't give a fuck if it's difficult or not for women to join the force, fuck her...

[depro9]

What the fuck was wrong with that cops face? Looks like she was a meth user once in her sad life.

[Nebzz]

Wow, I thought your country was the land of the free. You guys let a small group of people to take over your country and now you're fucked.

[PObserver]

Man that female officer munches carpets like no other.

[elizabethpowell]

I think they made it up. Show me where it says blah blah blah. These protesters need a lawyer

[bhstone1]

This has to be challenged in court. I have every expectation that it will be struck down.

[JoshReflek]

you should have stayed, gotten arrested, then prosecuted the city for violating the 1st amendment.

when you leave, you let them steal the 1st amendment from you, are you a slave or a citizen!?

[chango369yt]

Ok, I had to look it up, SPB 111.20 can be found at the following link, you should know what to do with what follows

tinyurl . com / 7jxg2dn

[chango369yt]

When did Pee Wee Herman join the Texas Rangers?

[jeromeyyy]

I love how the lady said, "well, i can't afford to be arrested"

[sheajoy12]

They need reinforcements. Where are all the UT students?

[KrazyK923]

Tex-ASS indeed.

Another reason to not ever come to this state.

[Lacombe57]

Interesting. Time limits to free speech.

[ColdSHeep]

Call the ACLU

[Salernogamer]

this is crazy they have like less than 10 people

[Salernogamer]

is that a male cop or a female i honestly cannot tell

[eightbowl]

This is illegal what these police are doing. "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." Bill of Rights.

The police are oppressing the people to freedom of speech/ right for peaceful assembly and the right to petition government for redress of grievances.

[granako]

wait a minute... I want to come to a new event.... oooooppssss... I forgot that this is America... so fucked up:(

[LainieDuro]

We have recently been informed that we do, indeed, have 24/7 free speech at the Capitol. Someone was lying. We were threatened with citation and arrest over an invented law.

[granako]

this is so fucked up... Americans... you should be appalled... and if you are not... best of luck to you all:(

[Autobotsunited]

wow, this is so ignorant.

[ZOMGitsJesusCriss]

There's a time when the operation of the machine becomes so odious—makes you so sick at heart—that you can't take part. You can't even passively take part. And you've got to put your bodies upon the gears and upon the wheels, upon the levers, upon all the apparatus, and you've got to make it stop. --Mario Savio

[ZOMGitsJesusCriss]

Utter fucking bullshit.

[Pilotgeek]

I love how government is trying to weasel its way around the constitution. We'll give you free speech, but only a certain allotted amount. We'll let you have guns, but we're going to heavily regulate them along with ammunition.

[bhamjason]

I'm so glad I don't live in Texas.

[BishopToebin]

democracy is limited to 3 1/2 hours and then we crack your skull open and pepper spray inside

[foggylane22]

The statute, SPB 111.20 does not appear to apply in this situation. It's pretty clear that the law is aimed at pre-scheduled large scale events, for which the statute requires approval by the State Preservation Board (SPB). In order to obtain approval, the event sponsors must ask 3 weeks in advance; "event" is "[a]ny performance, ceremony, presentation, or activity held on the grounds."

A spontaneous, small-scale demonstration of the sort in this video arguably does not fall under the statute.

[CDangles]

@foggylane22 Man! I wish you were at the end of the video saying that to the officer! Followed up by LainieDuro's previous observation. Where were you guys when this was happening ?!?! :P

[expatted]

the cops took an awful lot of pictures

into the terrorist database next

[simmagnus]

@expatted there are over a million people in the watch list database. How can anyone take it seriously? What a joke. Just like our fake economy.

[expatted]

3 hours and 30 minutes of free speech-- then we crack skulls

[sgillhoolley]

It is time to burn this system to the ground.

[sgillhoolley]

Hey cop, you are wearing several signs on your uniform...so don't you think you should SHUT UP ALREADY!

[sgillhoolley]

Deep in the heart of Texas, where freedom goes to die.

[chad00023]

this policewoman forgot this> >;;I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter: So help me God. things will go much smoother when the police remember THIS

[whomod]

For all the people wondering about "what's the point of occupying"? The point is exposing garbage like this. Your lack of 1st amendment rights in this country anymore. RIGHTS, not privileges ALLOWED by the powers that be at their pleasure. Exposing the media and their complicity in distraction rather than in information. Exposing police brutality. The point(s) are many. Primarily shaking people out of their apathy and their distractions. .

[aznp14y4]

The female cop had the nerve to dislike this page!

[mosttriumphantvideos]

Fascists

[LeScratch89]

You have freedom of speech! Unless we don't like it. Then we'll ticket and/or arrest you.

[JakikoChan]

This certainly reveals the arbitrary nature of law.

[Pazrayna]

You're individuals not a borg. So there.

[deadballo]

what

the

fuck

[TheRorybreaker]

God bless America.

[heinzz93]

The second revolution? there's like 15 people there hahaha xD

[R9G5V6]

Thats fucked up whatever happened to freedom of speech...

[kidpahl]

this is so freaking stupid.

[rorytn]

So if you're holding a sign it's an event, right? Why not just write it on a tshirt? BOOM problem solved

[stcurell]

I am with that group. Give me a citation. #solidarity

[human37]

When the fuhrer says we is the master race, we heil pppbttt! heil pppbttt! right in the fuhrers face!

Spike Jones

[simmagnus]

The pig wants us to be grateful she gave us an extra 30 minutes of free speech. B.S.! The Constitution of the U.S. is the highest law of the land. They are enforcing an illegal law. Challenge it in court and make sure you ask for a real Judge rather than a hearing officer. 

[LiquidTokyo]

STOP REPAYING STUDENT LOANS.

[MegatronAngel]

Sounds like the cops are looking for loop-holes in order to disenfranchise citizen's free speech and assembly rights.

[av8tor17b]

I last saw this Texas-type police behavior in communist East Germany in 1989. In 1989, the Stasi employed 91,015 persons full time, including 2,000 fully employed unofficial collaborators, 13,073 soldiers and 2,232 officers of GDR army, along with 173,081 unofficial informants inside GDR . Their job was to stifle any political opposition to the people in power. God- how soon we forget.

[LainieDuro]

@wmarcus I'm unconvinced that free markets would provide access to healthcare food and a decent education to all children. With the limited regulation the markets have now, they cause vast economic inequality, a lack of adequate healthcare, and Universities with out-of-control tuition costs that are being paid for by the next big bubble - student loans.

Also, please don't talk to me in "shoulds." It's condescending and presumes that you have answers that I have not considered.

[Pazrayna]

@LainieDuro Healthcare is one of the most regulated fields. Government also is very involved with Universities and student loans. Strange how government intervention is most prevalent in the areas that need the most reform.

[shmutzo]

@Pazrayna And both healthcare and education costs have risen at rates fare higher than industries not regulated. BUT WE NEED MORE GOVERNMENT, or all poor will die and only the rich will get an education!!!

[Pazrayna]

@LainieDuro I don't have all the answers, no single person has all the answers. but that's the beauty of free markets, it allows for the most solutions to be tried and gives the fastest most reliable feedback on what works and doesnt work

[TrollClips]

@LainieDuro Supply and demand. The fact that you have considered something does not mean you have come to the correct logical conclusion as you propose. You should consider the laws of supply and demand. With more access to healthcare without a counter balance the cost will rise because there will be more demand. Your desired goal of more access to healthcare & education is the reason it is more expensive because there is more demand.

[wmarcus1203]

If you think all children should have access to healthcare, food, and a decent education you should favor ending the federal reserve bank and support free markets.

[TheEndeavoringFamily]

Absolutely stupid! I can't believe they are acting so silly over all this. You CANNOT put a law inflicting free speech.

[chasmbakeriii]

Take it to court! Do it! Now!

[papescape]

wow hahA fucking pathetic... LOL

[LainieDuro]

@ylloyd we were told that we would be cited if we came back, even if we left our signs behind. We did not ask, nor were we told, what time limit in between "events" was allowable. It's basically completely bogus and indefensible. Clearly the cop was just stating what someone told her to tell us. She knew as well as we did that it wouldn't stand up in court, but it did get us off of the property, because none of us could risk it at the time. I'm certain there will be more pressing of this issue.

[ylloyd1268]

How much time is required between 'events'... can people leave for a half hour and then comeback and start a new event. The officer said that the time starts once someone shows up...is there a limit to the number of events per day or certain times that events can occur.

[LainieDuro]

The question is...is free speech an event? Or does it fall under this statute:

Texas Government Code Section 443. Sec. 443.018. REGULATION OF VISITORS AND VENDORS. clearly states: "(e) This section may not be applied in a manner that violates a person's rights under the Texas Constitution or the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, including the right of persons peaceably to assemble."

[tracingisdrawing]

@LainieDuro This is the statute that gives the TPB the authority to create it's rules [housed in the Administrative Code]. This statute defines that the rules made [i.e. 111.20] cannot violate first amendment rights. They should have fun with these lawsuits.

[chiltonwebb]

Okay, I did some research on this, and it's not a freedom of speech issue. But the cops were wrong in their explanation. All 'events' on Capitol grounds should be less than 3 hours long, according to the "Use of the Capitol Grounds" part of the Texas Administrative Code.

[MetalxXxMayhem]

Freedom of speech doesn't have a curfew you FUCKS!!!

[Hollowouse]

I am ashamed for those cops. Turn in your badges and do what is right. The all mighty dollar is all they see. I have seen a couple when I was there. Same camera cop.

[chromatest]

Heh.. a lone politician can talk for more than 3 hours to block legistlation he doesn't like, but we aren't allowed 3 hours as a group to protest and rally. ::shakes head::

[LainieDuro]

Because clearly we are dangerous! I mean, come on! haven't you heard of the Army of 41-Year Old Moms holding signs advocating for the welfare of children! They SHOULD be afraid. :P

[usedtobesupermom]

How come the Tea Party didn't have time limits?

[Stephenramirezzz]

tspb.state.tx.us/spb/spb/event­s/applications/October2007_Upd­ate/2007_Capitol_Grounds_Polic­y_and_Application.pdf

The laws..

[John7714]

those stupid DPS officers have signs all over their uniforms so if they do not have to leave then if you wear a sign on your clothes then you do not have to leave. Logical conclusion.

[andrewcnzz]

so humans are just animals in a cage.

[andrewcnzz]

fuck this shit.

[FuzzyFace73]

Free speech does not mean the right to occupy public property. They are apparently giving groups the ability to request protest time. That needs to be balanced with the right of others to enjoy that same facility w/o being bombarded by people protesting, which not everyone enjoys. The right of free speech only means that the government cannot regulate content.

[thejerseydog]

oh no, not less than a dozen people! THE HUMANITY!!

[PunkITechs]

Hey anonymous! Hack that stupid pig!

[LainieDuro]

At the State Capitol in Austin, TX.

[chiltonwebb]

Wait, wait, wait, where was this? I want to look this rule up.

[YoginJ]

leave & come back in 5 mins :)

[Nidhogg05]

anyone who has spent up to 3 minutes in law school knows that no right is absolute. there are always limits. whether those limits are fair or not is up for debate.

ps: in many civilized countries there are rules about protesting, like giving prior notice. the government can't suspend your protest because of it's content, but they restrict where you are allowed to go, and at what times

[lmaginaryfriend3199]

IT DOESN'T MATTER BECAUSE WE SAY SO AND WE HAVE THE GUNS, DEAL WITH IT. I can't wait for the coming collapse and violence

[VermilionMage]

This is some bullshit. There should be mass petitions against this or something. Why the fuck hasn't "free speech time limits" been declared unconstitutional yet?

[realfranklove]

I like the fact that this is now available for folks to see Buuuuuuuuuut I don't like what I'm seeing. SMH

[wubbwubbwubb]

fuck you people.

[T00LIZATION]

im glad the government is getting this bold. because now everyone who didnt believe that its gotten this bad now know that the threat is clear. the government should know this is just going to get americans even more anxious to excerise their rights. the second american revolution is beginning.

[punk91]

@T00LIZATION I couldn't agree more. Finally people understand we've been playing around for far too long and this is not a game to them. They are very serious. We don't show up to they're press conferences, and their natinal conventions in riot gear. But they show up to our rally's and peaceful demonstrations based on the free will they tell us we should excercise with tear gas, gas masks (for themselves), guns, tasers, battons, rubber and real bullets...it is not a game to them.

[BobDaniel56]

I believe this rule is unconstitutional and should be challenged in a court.

[VictusMei]

shocking, they do this with a straight face because they don't even realize what they're destroying

[joesaiko]

Free speech has no limits!